Keep in mind, Tony would be the most recent past champion. He would be locked into at least the first 5 races. You know he can come from the back to the front, the question is how far up can he make it in the 5 races. He's also a decent qualifier so after the first 5, as long as he's locked into the top 35 or has a few provisional starts left, he'll be locked in for the year.

I do not like either of Tony's reported options. Mears should have been allowed to finish his contract and I'm not liking Hendrick for that. Haas has never been a real contender and I can't see Tony making the team better. He'll win, yes, but the team itself won't be any better.

I'm really not looking forward to next year. This is gonna be one hell of a Silly Season. I'm still waiting for David Stremme to move back up to cup. His ride with RWI prove he can race, he just needs good equipment.

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